JOI-03 · Wardrobe carcasses

Wardrobe carcasses cut for the room

Bedroom wardrobes in Porto often share a wall with a neighbour’s flue or a damp outer leaf. We build carcasses that leave an air gap or use sealed backs so clothes do not sit against cold plaster.

Floor-to-ceiling frames with adjustable feet handle uneven tiles. In Bonfim apartments with 3 m ceilings we split tall doors so they clear the landing when carried up the stair.

Hinged versus sliding

Narrow rooms near the river often need sliding fronts so a bed can sit closer to the wardrobe line. Hinged doors remain better when you want full-width access to hanging rails without a centre stile stealing space.

Interior fittings stay modular: hanging, double hanging, shelves, and a drawer bank you can rearrange later. We do not glue in every shelf; Porto households change how they store linens across seasons.

Delivery through old stairwells

We cut carcass sides to lengths that turn the bend on Rua de Santa Catarina buildings. If a lift exists, we measure the cab before confirming panel size — a 2.4 m side rarely fits a 1920s cage lift.

On site we assemble with screws and biscuits so a future move can dismantle the run without destroying the timber.

Spec notes

• Widths from 60 cm modules combined to wall length
• Depths: 55 / 58 / 62 cm for hanging; shallower for shelves only
• Fronts: hinged, sliding, or mixed with open shelving end
• Interior: rails, shelves, drawers, optional soft-close
• Fee guide: from €1,650 for a two-door run (see Fees)